Oh, Chef Flay, you do not disappoint. It’s not ‘out of the box’ cooking. It’s not all traditional cooking. It’s just solid, good food. Perfectly seared fish, flavorful sauces, tender braised meat. Mesa Grill is at Caesar’s Palace in Vegas, a perfect place for a nice lunch or brunch. See food descriptions below. Pictures...
This is a recipe I adapted from Chef Robert Del Grande. It was served at the old Cafe Annie or now the new RDG Bar Annie in Houston. If you looked at his menu, you’d notice that he likes three things: chiles, coffee, and raisins. I’m all...
Take a second and think about all the enchiladas you’ve ever had. Was there one that really stood out, or were they all about the same? If it’s the latter, then you have to make this recipe. The sauce is thicker than the usual...
I hear waves crashing against the shore as I inhale the scent of ocean water… I opened my eyes and stared at an empty plate with scattered crumb pieces. This crab cake BLT recipe of Chef Tom Douglas tasted so fresh. It brought me to an...
I was never a strawberry person. Remember those days when you were little and you had to choose between a strawberry and a chocolate milkshake. I always, always went for chocolate. Who cares about strawberry ice cream? That’s a fruit. Not a dessert. Imagine my...
What did everyone do on Easter Sunday? We BBQ’d away… in the beautiful weather. The appetizer to start was sweet potato biscuits with some dijon mustard, enjoyed with thin slices of Speck (Italian juniper-flavored ham) and drizzled with honey. Savory and sweet come together...
Pretty much the only dish that appears on our dinner table more than once is this Chicken Marinara. It is our comfort food. I usually have it with brown rice and a nice lemony arugula salad. Whenever I am fishing for some compliments, I...
“Carbonara” was a word that conjured up images of pasta or meat slathered in cream sauces. Although it is definitely tasty, that usually isn’t a dish that appeals to me much – until I finally figured out what carbonara really means. Carbonara refers to...
Our 5 Star Makeover theme this month is ‘junk food’, or featuring ‘junk food’ in a dish. A junk food that stirred up memories for me was Wasabi Green Peas. Have you ever had them? Usually the first thing that crosses anyone’s mind is,...
One of my favorite chefs, Tom Douglas is one of the million reasons why I love Seattle. A very, very important reason. Until I find a better pizza, a fresher grapefruit salad, or a better salmon kabob, he will remain a favorite of mine. Tidbits...
This is the perfect cold weather cleanse. Chef David Chang’s Shiitake & Swiss Chard Soup with Hand-Cut Noodles uses the rich flavors of shiitake and kombu (dried seaweed) to make the soup base. I never knew that a clean, meatless soup could taste better...
First off, Happy St. Patty’s Day! This morning, I was at my local Bristol Farms getting my usual cup of coffee. I wasn’t going to prepare anything Irish today - it was just going to be a nice and relaxing Saturday. But something caught me off guard. The...
Although most of my food addiction revolves around the unhealthy: sweets, cheese, bread, sweets, sweets… a fresh, hand-wrapped spring roll is a craving that I am not embarassed to share. It tastes so fresh and so light. What I am embarassed about, though, is...
As I blinked my tears away, I told those stewing onions that were stinging my eyes, “you better be worth it.” And yes, they were so worth it. This thin crust pizza emphasizes on multiple layers of concentrated sharp flavors, so that it’s rich...
Please bear with me as I continue on with my latest addiction: pasta. I have been reading up on pasta variations, regional differences and other techniques and tips, which is why I just can’t seem to resist testing out different combinations and sharing my...
Delicious tomato sauce goodness over an addicting chewy pasta, bucatini. What makes Bucatini all’Amatriciana as good as it is are the sweetened flavors of guanciale (pork cheek) and carrots, combined with the sharp flavor of pecorino romano cheese. There are as many variations of this as...
I love sandwiches. My hubby doesn’t. The compromise? Reuben sandwich. A reuben is so much more than just a sandwich, especially this one. The Russian dressing spread, good swiss cheese, and freshly sliced corned beef brisket makes this reuben one of the best ones...
